There, those recommendations made sense, though they have resulted in a surprisingly high level of vitamin D deficiency.
In a low-light environment like the UK, different recommendations are in order. On bright summer days, limit your exposure, and sunscreen can help.
Although it impedes vitamin D production by blocking ultraviolet light, it still allows other wavelengths to work their magic, improving sleep, circadian alignment, and reducing inflammation and anxiety.
By protecting against skin cancer, it gets more people outside.
Most important is to keep in mind who you are.
Fair-skinned individuals with blond or reddish hair are much more susceptible to skin cancer; they really need to be cautious.
If you have more melanin, your risk goes down substantially.
If you have a lot of melanin, you are unlikely to develop skin cancer from UK-level sun and stand to benefit most of all.
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For now, please enjoy the beautiful light of the northern summer. It's brief—and truly not to be missed.
